PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles, offering updates and fresh reveals. Key highlights included:
Major Game Reveals & Updates:
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Borderlands 4: Gameplay footage revealed a return to the series' signature gunplay, humor, and chaotic action. Release date: September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A trailer for this samurai action game, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, promises stylish combat and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Release: 2026. A remastered Onimusha 2 launches May 23, 2025.
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Saros: Housemarque (creators of Returnal) unveiled this new rogue-like third-person action game, featuring a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch and Indian mythology. Release: 2026.
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Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding with action," this action-adventure title, inspired by Annihilation, is set in a post-apocalyptic world. Release: September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: An updated version with enhanced graphics and new modes. Release: April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses. Release: August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' new project, promising a redefinition of gaming, is slated for a Summer 2025 release.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Explores the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city. Release: Summer 2025.
Further Announcements:
- Stellar Blade: PC version and Goddess of Victory crossover launch in June 2025.
- Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release: May 30, 2025.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer shown, releasing June 13, 2025.
- Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
- Metal Eden: A PS5 exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter. Release: May 6, 2025.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: New post-launch content announced.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic series from its original creators. Release: August 29, 2025.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer with a closed beta starting February 21, 2025.
- Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure from Josef Fares. Release: March 6, 2025.
- Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and Alien.
- The Midnight Walk: Dark fantasy VR adventure in a Tim Burton style for PS5 and PS VR2. Release: May 8, 2025.
- Dreams of Another: A shooter with fully destructible environments. Release: Coming soon.
This State of Play offered a compelling preview of the diverse and exciting games coming to PlayStation throughout 2025 and beyond.
